BY JUSTIN SABATA Ellis County residents voted, and the results are in. The Health Services sales tax passed by almost 2,000 votes while the General…
View More Both sales tax plans pass in Ellis CountyCategory: Area News
IRS braces for scammer onslaught accompanying stimulus payments
By Laura Davison Tribune News Service WASHINGTON — The IRS is bracing for another epidemic — scammers trying to get their hands on the $1,200…
View More IRS braces for scammer onslaught accompanying stimulus paymentsCOVID-19 cases in Ellis County now at 4
In Tuesday morning’s daily release of information involving COVID-19 cases in the state, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment listed four positive cases in…
View More COVID-19 cases in Ellis County now at 4SGA candidates for president, vice president break down platforms
SGA elections chair Kaytee Wisely talks with Haley Reiter and Bryson Homman via Zoom about their candidacy for president/vice president for FHSU’s Student Government Association…
View More SGA candidates for president, vice president break down platformsIn rural Kansas, agriculture and meat processing continue despite COVID-19
By Jonathan Shorman Tribune News Service LAWRENCE — Only eight souls live on the square-mile section where Jeff Hatfield farms south of Wichita: him, his…
View More In rural Kansas, agriculture and meat processing continue despite COVID-19Health officials caution against talk of quickly reopening businesses
By Laura King Tribune News Service WASHINGTON — Senior U.S. health officials and some governors on Sunday warned against a too-rapid easing of restrictions put…
View More Health officials caution against talk of quickly reopening businesses2020-21 SGA candidate bios
The deadline to run for a position on the Student Government Association produced several candidates at Fort Hays State University. Listed below are those running…
View More 2020-21 SGA candidate biosGovernment policies, COVID-19 affect Easter service celebrations
BY TREVOR PFEIFER For much of the religious community in Hays, Easter Sunday is a time for family, friends and fellowship. It is a holy…
View More Government policies, COVID-19 affect Easter service celebrationsEllis County reports 1st COVID-19 positive case
The Ellis County Health Department released information Thursday that the county saw its first case of the coronavirus in a local patient. Last week, the…
View More Ellis County reports 1st COVID-19 positive caseNorman ‘so angry’ with adults, has softer touch with children
By Sherman Smith Tribune News Service TOPEKA — The state’s top health official has fielded questions from policymakers, legislators, news reporters and even children. But…
View More Norman ‘so angry’ with adults, has softer touch with children